Palo Alto, CA Retail Space for Lease

Search 24 retail listings in Palo Alto, CA and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

63-67 Encina Ave

63-67 Encina Ave, University South, Palo Alto, CA
Property

Retail

10,658 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

10,657 SF
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451 University Avenue

451 University Avenue, Downtown North Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA
Property

Retail

6,950 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

6,950 SF
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4113 El Camino Real

4113 El Camino Real, Charleston Meadows, Palo Alto, CA
Property

Retail

2,768 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,768 SF
Year Built

1964
For Lease

$54.00/SF/YR
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395 Quarry Rd

395 Quarry Rd, Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA
Property

Retail

4,500 SF
Availability

1 Space

4,500 SF
Year Built

1997
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Retail Space Lease Types in Palo Alto, CA

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 6 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 1 retail space(s) offered under a Full Service lease agreement type.

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Palo Alto, CA

NNN 6
Full Service 1

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Palo Alto, CA

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Palo Alto is more than 5,000 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 8 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 7 listing(s) in the 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft range. It should be noted that spaces in this real estate category are generally specialized to cater to the needs of a particular business, so the average sizes of different retail space types can vary greatly.

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Palo Alto, CA

Retail space in Palo Alto comes in all types, shapes, and sizes, so you have a good chance to find the right space for your business. The most common type here is listed as Interior Retail and you can find 3 such space(s) available.  

Interior Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 11,490 square feet. Interior retail space can accommodate a wide variety of vendors and is designed specifically to enhance the experience of the clients and to encourage them to engage with the products and services that are being offered.

The local market is also home to 2 space(s) listed as Restaurant. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 3,773 square feet. Retail space specialized for restaurants usually includes ample seating areas and enough room for the safe preparation of food. Restaurant spaces may be embedded in a larger mall or can be freestanding buildings.

What’s more, you can find 1 listing(s) in the Street Retail category, currently available in the average size of 2,455 square feet. You’ll find street retail spaces are mostly located in urban and suburban areas that have high foot traffic. This type of space is often a great choice for smaller retailers that are looking for well-positioned points of sale.

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Palo Alto, CA, by Use Type

Interior Retail

Restaurant

Street Retail

Average Retail Listing Size in Palo Alto, CA, by Use Type

Interior Retail

11,490 sq. ft.

Restaurant

3,773 sq. ft.

Street Retail

2,455 sq. ft.

However, besides these popular subtypes, the market has a lot to offer for entrepreneurs looking for the right space to promote their business and get their goods to customers.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Palo Alto, CA

In general, the most successful retail businesses are located within relatively close proximity of each other, which leads to some neighborhoods becoming famous shopping destinations. Even in the case of suburban strip malls, the simple fact that so many different products can be purchased under the same roof can encourage customers to spend more.

University South is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 9 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Restaurant. You can find 2 such listing(s) here.

Palo Alto’s second most popular area is Downtown North Palo Alto, where you can find 4 retail listing(s). The most likely type of space you can rent here is Street Retail. If this is the kind of property you are looking for, you will find 1 listing(s) available here.

Evergreen Park is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 4 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 1 are Interior Retail.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Palo Alto, CA

University South

Downtown North Palo Alto

Evergreen Park

Duveneck - St Francis

Ventura

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

When you’re looking to give your business a storefront, there are a lot of decisions to be made. The first choice is, of course, location. You’ll have to decide whether your business would operate better in the heart of the city or if it is more likely to thrive in a suburban setting.

Data based on retail spaces listed for rent on CommercialSearch.com

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Palo Alto, CA Retail Space for Lease

63-67 Encina Ave

451 University Avenue

4113 El Camino Real

395 Quarry Rd

Retail Space Lease Types in Palo Alto, CA

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Palo Alto, CA

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Palo Alto, CA

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Palo Alto, CA

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Palo Alto, CA, by Use Type

Average Retail Listing Size in Palo Alto, CA, by Use Type

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Palo Alto, CA

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Palo Alto, CA

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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